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YD55 ZCJ

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

161,279 mi
Last recorded161,279 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 ZCJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 161,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to underbody and suspension parts

Fail 28 Feb 2022 161,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to underbody and suspension parts

Pass 22 Feb 2021 154,181 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 154,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill and floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low bulb fitted wrongly (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill and floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre bolt in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 146,147 miles

Both Sides Front Inner Sills Underneath (Body) Within Body Mounting Area Showing Some Corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2019 139,463 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 136,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 136,338 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop/tail (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 129,945 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 122,654 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 115,575 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 108,325 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 102,165 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 89,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 77,136 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 61,850 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 47,080 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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YD55 ZCJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2005 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 80,895 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD55 ZCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YD55 ZCJ registered?

YD55 ZCJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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